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Alp Languard in Graubünden, Switzerland, offers a high-altitude paragliding experience with often complex wind conditions, making it suitable for experienced pilots. The launch site is a grassy area above the mountain station, providing a straightforward takeoff. Soaring and cross-country flights are possible, though the site is occasionally used.
The region is known for its sporty conditions, especially until autumn. Pilots must adhere to airspace restrictions from NW to the Chamanna Segantini- Unterer Schafberg line.
For more details, visit [Alp Languard](http://malojawind.ch/alp-languard.html).
**Launch Sites:**
1. **Mountain Station:**
- Location: Next to the mountain station
- Difficulty: Easy
- Optimal Wind Direction: Parallel to the chairlift
2. **Reservoir:**
- Location: Near the water reservoir, a 15-minute walk from the mountain station towards Chamanna Segantini
- Difficulty: Medium
- Optimal Wind Direction: SW
- Note: Steep launch site
**Landing Zones:**
1. **Languard Chairlift Valley Station:**
- If the wind is from Samedan, land on the south side of the chairlift.
- If the wind is from Berninapass, land on the north side of the chairlift.
2. **North of Pontresina Train Station:**
- Note: Only use if the Malojawind is not active.
3. **Punt Muragl:**
- Note: In the Orange Zone (between the high-voltage line, Muottas Muragl railway track, and the river), fly below 2100m. The Malojawind is usually present.
4. **Küaböda:**
- Location: 2 km southeast of Pontresina, left of the Berninapass road.
**Important Notes:**
- From June 1st until after the hay harvest, landing on fields 1-3 is prohibited.
- Always be aware of the Malojawind, which can reach up to 7 Beaufort by 11:00 AM on clear summer days.
- Avoid flying over Samedan Airport and maintain a 5 km distance.
**Walk and Fly:**
Starting from Alp Languard (2330m), a scenic hiking route leads to Muottas Muragl. The hike offers panoramic views of the Piz Palü and Piz Bernina massifs and the picturesque Val Rosegg. The route ends with a view of the entire Upper Engadine lake plateau.
**Muottas Muragl Funicular:**
- Winter: Dec 22 - Mar 24, 09:30 - 16:00
- Summer: Jun 9 - Oct 21, 08:30 - 17:30 (last ascent at 17:15)
For more information, contact:
- San Spiert, Pontresina: +41 (0)81 842 62 55
- Alp Languard: +41 (0)81 842 62 55
- Mountain Restaurant: +41 (0)79 682 15 11
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